Basketball
Olympiakos’ effort was good, but not enough to defeat the great Real Madrid
The effort was great, but it wasn’t enough for Olympiakos, who were defeated (71-77) by Real Madrid at the Stadium of Peace and Friendship on Tuesday evening (December 5), falling to 6-6 after the 12th game of the year EuroLeague.
It took 198 days from the final in Kaunas until Olympiacos Piraeus and Real Madrid met again. The two teams fought in the 12th game of the EuroLeague on Tuesday evening (May 12th) at the Stadium of Peace and Friendship. The European champions took the victory (77-71) and bounced back after the defeat at Fenerbahce.
Olympiacos fell to 6-6 (4-3 home and 2-3 away), which led to Tomas Walkap finding iron in the open shots of Madrid players. Mustafa Fal did everything he could against Eddie Tavares, Larentzakis, Peters, Papanikolaou had good periods, but the fouls that Kanan was accused of early on slowed down the Piraeus team.
Real Madrid climbed to 11-1 (6-0 at home and 5-1 away) to continue its lone run at the top of the table. Mario Hezonia was magical in his execution and rebounding, Canan Moussa scored a quick goal in the second half and Chus Mateo celebrated the result against an opponent few in the EuroLeague’s top division respected. Eddie Tavares was the familiar scarecrow, thwarting Kanan’s 3-pointer at 71-75 and clinching the game.
The MVP
Who should you highlight from Campasso (9 points on 3/4 shooting, 9 assists), Hezonia (18 points, 10 rebounds) and Moussa (23 points on 11 shots)? Impossibility. All played an important role, the first in organization and the other two mainly in implementation. And if we look at the standings, the Croatian and the Bosnian had 21 points, so… Let’s split the prize.
The weak link
Olympiacos needs Shaquille McKissick badly. On Tuesday evening, however, the American did not have a good image on the SEF floor. 0/2 2-pointers, 1/7 3-pointers, 2/4 shots and -4 points in the scoring system, all in 17:28.
The statistics that stood out
The two teams finished the first period with 7/11 and 7/9 two points, despite the presence of Fal-Tavares on the field. Olympiacos grabbed five offensive rebounds in the quarter and had 11 in the half, but also had 4/17 three-pointers. At the end of the evening, Piraeus had 13 shots and six more throws than its opponents. They also had six errors. And they missed this great opportunity by failing. 5-8 points through surprise, 19-7 points through opponent’s mistakes, 17-9 points through second chances.
The race
Olympiacos entered the game with momentum and, despite missing their first four three-point shots, were in control at a slow pace. Kanan was charged with two early fouls, Brazdeikis replaced him, but it was the partnerships of Cabaso and Tavares that kept Madrid in the lead until the end of the first period (19-23).
With Walkup staying on the field and Luntzis, McKissick and Larentzakis around him, Olympiakos continued to chase the result and continued to find iron from the field. Real gave away the three points, Hezonia scored frantically and in the end it was Larentzakis who kept his team going. He shot a second long shot in the 19th minute to make it 34:37, with the two teams equal at halftime and the Piraeus were rewarded with their 4/17 three-pointers.
With Moussa replacing Hezonia, Real retained the lead early in the second half but had no way of stopping Fal, who kept the Piraeus team close before Kanan’s 3/3 shot put them ahead 46-45. Walkup’s third foul (Kanan also had three) in the 26th minute was a negative development, as Milutinov missed two chances late in the third period, cutting the lead to one possession.
Olympiacos opened the fourth game with 2/2 threes from Papanikolaou and Walkap, SEF went into turmoil. Hezonia made it 65-69 with a big shot in the 34th minute, Tavares made it 68-71 and Lorentzakis-McKissick had one miss each before Campasso scored +5 for his team. The red-whites did not stop their efforts, but reduced them to four, but with the score at 71:75, Tavares thwarted Kanan’s three-pointer and decided the game for good
THE REFEREES: Belosevic, Hordov, Rossi
THE DECADES: 19-23, 34-37, 57-61, 71-77
OLYMPIC (Bartzokas): Walkap 17 (4/7 two-pointers, 3/10 three-pointers, 3 rebounds, 4 assists), Kanan 7 (1/3 three-pointers, 4/5 shots, 2 assists), Lountzis 1, Larentzakis 9 (0/3 2 points, 2/4 3 points, 3/4 shots, 2 assists), Fal 10 (4/6 2 points, 2/2 shots, 3 rebounds), Papanikolaou 8 (1/ 5 threes, 3/4 Shots, 5 rebounds, 2 assists), Brazdeikis 2, Peters 8 (2/2 two-pointers, 1/3 three-pointers, 1/1 shooting, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals), Milutinov 4 (2/6 2-pointers, 3 rebounds), Sikma, McKissick 5 (0/2 2-pointers, 1/7 3-pointers, 2/4 shots)
real Madrid (Mateo): Cozer, Cabasso 9 (1/2 2-points, 2/2 3-points, 1/2 shots, 9 assists), Hezonia 18 (4/7 2-points, 2/6 3-points, 4 /4 shots, 10 rebounds), Alothen (0/4 shots), Deck 5 (9 rebounds), Poirier, Tavares 11 (5/5 2-pointers, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 blocks), Yule 6 (2/ 5 two-pointers, 0/2 three-pointers, 2/2 shots), Ediage 5 (1), Moussa 23 (2/4 two-pointers, 5/7 three-pointers, 4/4 shots, 3 rebounds)
Olympiakos team statistics: 14/32 2-pointers, 9/33 3-pointers, 16/22 shots, 35 rebounds (18 defensive – 17 offensive), 15 assists, 6 steals, 6 turnovers, 21 fouls
Real Madrid team statistics: 16/30 2-pointers, 10/22 3-pointers, 15/16 shots, 34 rebounds (26 defensive – 8 offensive), 17 assists, 6 steals, 5 blocks, 13 turnovers, 22 fouls
The next games of the two teams: On matchday 13, Olympiacos Piraeus welcomes FC Bayern Munich (December 8th, 9:15 p.m.), while Real Madrid plays against Panathinaikos AKTOR at OAKA (December 7th, 9:15 p.m.).
Source: sport 24
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Kirill Elatontsev may greatly regret his choice.
The departure of Russian center Kirill Elatontsev to the USA became one of the most discussed stories of the winter. A player with a valid long-term contract with Lokomotiv-Kuban suddenly appeared in the application of the University of Oklahoma and soon made his debut in the NCAA. This is an almost unprecedented case for Russian basketball. And for Kirill himself – a chance to start all over again.
A move that no one expected
Elatontsev, 23, was officially recruited by the Oklahoma Sooners, who expect him to quickly fit into the program.
— First of all, we are glad that Kirill is here, since a considerable distance has been covered. He will give us depth, which is extremely important. He’s older and has played against some really tough opponents, which will help us in conference games as well. In addition, he is skilled and has excellent instincts under the rim. “We are encouraged by his transition and are working to ensure that he quickly adapts to our program and system,” journalist Josh Callaway quotes Oklahoma coach Porter Moser as saying on his social media page.
Kirill’s debut took place immediately: on the night of December 30, Moscow time, he played 18 minutes in a match against Mississippi Valley State University. Oklahoma defeated the opponent with a score of 93:69, and the Russian scored 6 points and made 4 rebounds.
How it all started: from health problems to accusations of simulation
The formal conflict started on the night of November 8. Lokomotiv-Kuban reported that Kirill called an ambulance without notifying the medical headquarters. The examination – both at the club and in the clinic – did not reveal any serious problems, and hospitalization was not required. Lokomotiv-Kuban assessed the situation as a possible feigning of illness and a violation of discipline.
For the player, this was the first high-profile episode of the season, which he already missed due to problems with his foot. But in the fall there were rumors that the best young player in the VTB League in recent years was considering leaving for the NCAA. At the time it seemed frivolous. Now it’s reality.
The club’s reaction: “a dangerous precedent” and appeals to all authorities
After it became known that Elatontsev left Russia and signed up for the NCAA, Loko published a big statement. His key points:
The player has a valid contract until 2029, registered with the RFB.
The club called leaving without approval a gross violation of labor obligations.
History, according to the club, creates a dangerous precedent for Russian sports.
Official appeals and documents have been sent to the RFB, FIBA and NCAA.
The case is being reviewed by the Player Status Commission and the National Center for Arbitration for Sports.
Separately, it was reported that the club contacted FIBA to block Elatontsev’s transfer to teams under the auspices of the federation.
Loko emphasizes that investments in players cannot be “cancelled for the sake of short-term personal interests.” Essentially, the club is afraid that other young players will see Elatontsev’s departure as a path to going abroad, bypassing negotiations.
Legal background: claim to the military registration and enlistment office
Amid the basketball conflict, another layer of history has emerged. It turned out that Elatontsev filed a lawsuit against the Krasnodar military registration and enlistment office. He disputes the legality of the subpoena, which he says was issued while he was studying full-time. The document also mentions “misuse of budget funds” on the part of the department. It is difficult to say to what extent this episode is related to his departure to the United States, but it is obvious that the talented basketball player is mired in legal conflicts.
Elatontsev is at great risk by fleeing to the United States in violation of contractual obligations and not resolving issues with the military registration and enlistment office at home. It will be extremely difficult for him to build a successful career in the NBA, because it is too late to begin adapting to American basketball at 23 years old. Elatontsev has a chance to make a name for himself in the NCAA, get an overseas education and stay in the USA. But this story is unlikely to be associated with basketball at the highest level.
Source: Sportbox
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Four games were played in the NBA regular season on the night of December 30-31.
Utah hosted and lost to Boston.
Jazz started the game well, took the lead from the beginning and increased the difference to 10 points in the middle of the first quarter: 24:14. As a result, Utah won the first quarter with a score of 38:31. The visiting team started the second quarter better and made a move with 18:2 to not only take the lead, but also take the lead by 9 points (49:40). However, at the big break, Utah managed to turn the game around and made a move at 16:3 to take the lead again at 58:55. It was Jazz who entered the big break as the leader with 64:59.
The third quarter was even. Neither team could make serious progress and the lead changed 12 times. The result is 99:96 in favor of Boston. Thus, the fate of the match was decided in the fourth quarter. The guest team gained a 6-point lead at 103:97 in the first quarter, then kept their opponent within two shots for a long time, and towards the end of the match, they increased their advantage to double digits with 129:119.
Svyatoslav Mikhayyuk In this match, he rested by sitting on the bench for the entire match.
The most productive player of the Celtics was White, who scored 27 points, while Brown also had a double-double with 23 points + 10 assists.
Detroit defeated the Lakers on the road.
The Pistons only allowed the home team to take leads of 6:5 and 9:8 at the beginning of the first quarter, then they were ahead throughout the whole game and gradually increased their advantage, reaching 26 points (122:96) by the middle of the fourth quarter. As a result, Detroit won with a score of 128:106.
Doncic, who made 11 assists in the match, also scored 30 points and scored a double-double, but this did not benefit his team much. The most productive name for Detroit was Cunningham, who had a double-double with 27 points + 11 assists.
NBA. Regular season, December 31
Utah – Boston – 119:129 (38:31, 26:28, 32:40, 23:30)
Utah: George (37 + 7 assists), Nurkic (26 + 8 rebounds + 8 assists), Markkanen (22 + 9 rebounds), Sensabaugh (5), Hendricks (3) – start; Filipovski (10), Collier (7 + 8 assists), Clayton (7), Williams (2).
Boston: White (27 + 7 rebounds + 6 assists + 7 blocks), Brown (23 + 10 assists), Pritchard (18 + 6 assists), Keta (12), Walsh (6) – starts; Simons (20), Garza (15), Houser (5), Gonzalez (3), Scheierman (0).
Lakers-Detroit-106:128 (30:36, 35:34, 23:26, 18:32)
Lakers: Doncic (30 + 11 assists + 8 losses), James (17 + 5 losses), Ayton (10), Larevia (9), Smart (6) – starts; Hayes (13), Knecht (10), Vanderbilt (8 + 8 rebounds), Smith (3), Thiero (0), James Jr. (0), Kleber (0).
of Detroit: Cunningham (27 + 11 assists + 5 losses), Düren (14 + 8 rebounds + 5 steals + 5 losses), Thompson (7), Harris (7), D. Robinson (6) – start; Sasser (19), Stewart (15), Holland (11 + 7 rebounds), Ivey (9), Green (8), Reed (3), Lanier (2), Jenkins (0).
Memphis – Philadelphia – 136:139 Overtime (40:34, 32:38, 28:31, 28:25, 8:11)
Memphis: Morant (40), Coward (28 + 16 rebounds), Jaren Jackson (15 + 12 rebounds), Wells (14), Koloko (0) – start; Aldama (15 + 4 blocked shots), Spencer (7), Jackson (6), Landale (6), Small (5).
Philadelphia: Maxey (34 + 12 assists), Embiid (34 + 10 rebounds + 8 assists), Edgecombe (25), George (17), Barlow (12) – start; Grimes (11), Bona (4), McCain (2), Edwards (0).
Clippers – Sacramento – 131:90 (34:20, 39:20, 27:31, 31:19)
cutting machines: Leonard (33), Harden (21), Collins (16), Dunn (10), B. Lopez (8) – starter; Niederhaeuser (16), D. Jones (8), Senders (7), Miller (6), Brown (3), Batum (3), Christie (0).
sacramento: Westbrook (12), Reynaud (12 + 12 rebounds), Murray (11), DeRozan (8 + 7 rebounds), Achiuwa (0) – start; Clifford (18), Schroeder (11), Eubanks (6), Carter (4), McDermott (3), Monk (3 + 5 turnovers), Ellis (2).
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Western Conference
Eastern Conference
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On December 30, four matches were played in the 19th round of the Euroleague regular championship.
Hapoel Tel Aviv lost sensationally at home to Zalgiris.
The home team started the match successfully, quickly took the lead by 7 points, 9:2, and was ahead +12 – 25:13 towards the end of the first quarter. Only after this did the Lithuanians begin to close the gap. They made a 9:0 move at the intersection of the first and second quarters and came back with one shot at 25:22. After that, Hapoel again managed to lead by 9 points at 35:26, but even before the big break Zalgiris was ahead by 1 point at 40:39.
In the third quarter, the Lithuanians quickly took the lead and then made a 10:0 move to pull away by 11 points, 58:47. In fact, this decided the fate of the match, because afterwards Zalgiris maintained a double-digit advantage in the score and took the match to victory 93:80.
The most productive player of the winning team was Williams-Gross, who scored 17 points.
In the main match of the matchday, Barcelona lost to Monaco.
Monegasques started the game well and were ahead by 9 points in the first quarter – 22:13. They increased the advantage in the second 10 minutes and brought the score to 21 points at 47:26. At the big break, Barça reduced the difference to -17 – 30:47, but could not increase this local success further in the third quarter. Monaco then calmly controlled the course of the game, retained the double-digit advantage and won a landslide victory – 90:74.
James scored 19 points for Monaco and became the team’s top scorer.
Europa League. Regular season. 19th round, 30 December
Hapoel Tel Aviv – Zalgiris – 80:93 (25:18, 15:21, 13:24, 27:30)
Hapoel: Jones (18+5 assists), Bryant (14 points + 4 rebounds + 1 assist), Oturu (12+2+1), Motley (10+3+2), Blakeney (9+2 rebounds), Wainwright (9+3+6), Madar (4+3+5), Malcolm (4).
Zalgiris: Williams-Gross (17+2+4), Wright (15+3 rebounds), Francisco (13+2+8), Tubelis (12+8 rebounds), Brazdeikis (10+3 rebounds), Butkevicius (9), Law (8+2 rebounds), Sol (7+6+2), Ulanovas (2+4+2), Biruttis (2 rebounds + 1 assist).
ASVEL – Paris – 94:89 (20:23, 21:23, 20:18, 33:25)
ASVEL: Watson (28+3+1), De Colo (17+5+5), Harrison (10+5+1), Ndiae (9+9+2), Massa (8+6+1), Yurtel (8+1+8), Vautier (7+4 rebounds), Traore (4+2 rebounds), Lighty (2+1 rebounds), Jackson (1+1+1), Ajins (3 rebounds + 2 assists).
Paris: Heaphy (26+4+7), Herrera (11+4 rebounds), Willis (10+2 assists), Robinson (8+2+5), Fae (8+4 rebounds), Dokossi (6+1 rebounds), Morgan (6+7+2), Cavalier (5+5+1), Stevens (5+7+1), M’Baye (2+1+2), Ouattara (2+3+1).
Barcelona – Monaco – 74:90 (13:22, 17:25, 23:22, 21:21)
barcelona: Brizuela (25+1 rebounds), Norris (14+4+2), Fal (8+6 rebounds), Panther (8+2+4), Hernangomez (7+3 rebounds), Cale (7+3+1), Laprovittola (2+1 rebounds), Satoranski (2+4+4), Parra (1+3 rebounds), Marcos (2 assists).
Monaco: James (19+4+5), Hayes (15+5+1), Mirotic (13+4 rebounds), Okobo (12+4+5), Diallo (9+4 rebounds), Nedovic (8+1+1), Theis (7+4+3), Strazel (5+1+2), Blossomgame (2+5+2), Tarpey (2 rebounds).
Valencia – Partizan – 86:73 (18:22, 25:21, 22:20, 21:10)
Valencia: Thompson (17+3+6), Badio (14+1+3), Rivers (14+7 rebounds), Montero (13+3 rebounds), Pradilla (11+7+2), Costello (9+2 rebounds), Sakho (5+7+1), Taylor (2+1+2), Key (1+1 assist), Moore (2 rebounds + 2 assists), Puerto (2 rebounds + 1 assist).
Partisan: Bonga (17+7+2), Brown (15+2+2), Jones (9+6+1), Washington (7), Parker (7+4+1), Fernando (6+3 rebounds), Osetkowski (6+2+3), Payne (6+1+4), Calathes (4 rebounds + 6 assists).
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